A Christian monastery stands on what was once a holy Incan temple.

A fascinating little museum all about the rich history of Peru’s famous plant.

This geometric feat is a testament to the Incas' mesmerizing architectural abilities.

The most remote tree in the world survived desertification, but not a drunk truck driver.

A hidden network of subterranean passageways lies tangled beneath Indianapolis' bustling City Market.

Haven for Cape Fur Seals, until the Ring of Death of jumping Great White Sharks arrives.

This African beach is home to thousands of rare mainland penguins that are known for their annoying voice.

The frozen treats at this Cape Town parlor are inspired by Africa's food cultures.

A sobering account of the vibrant multicultural neighborhood that was destroyed under apartheid.

Despite many attempts to finish this overpass, it has been abandoned since the 1970s.

Formerly known as the Malay Quarter, Bo Kaap is a colorfully-painted suburb located in the “Mother City” of South Africa.

Nelson Mandela lived here with his family from 1946 until his arrest in 1962.

Two giant painted cooling towers make for one of the world’s most epic bungee jumps.

The quaint gallery displays works by artists from all across Mauritania.

The centuries-old trees lining both sides of this dirt road may become Madagascar's first natural monument.

This picturesque round lake is said to be home to the legendary Mokèlé-mbèmbé.

Several plaster noses are hidden in plain sight around London's Soho neighborhood.

Abandoned for decades, trains still pass through the now-restored remains of one of Madrid's first metro stations.

Thousands of colorful pirogues showcase ingenious craftsmanship at the largest fishermen port in Nouakchott.

This remarkably well-preserved mosque stands amid an 11th-century caravansary.

An architectural relic that survived the hands of time.

Five ancient libraries, little changed for centuries, preserve a medieval archive of Quranic lore and civic documents

Part of the medieval watchtower is displayed in an otherwise ordinary parking garage.

The yawning maw of this pagan visage is said to bite off the hands of liars.